Nepal
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Visa guide

Nepal

Everything you need to prepare a confident visa application.

Processing time

3-5 working days

Starting price

INR 2,200

Visa types

5 options

Support

Expert guidance

01 / Overview

Plan your application clearly

Prepare for Kathmandu, Pokhara and Himalayan journeys with clear Nepal visa information.

Purpose of the visa

Nepal entry permissions support tourism, business, study, transit and approved medical travel.

Important information

Travellers should carry proof of accommodation and onward plans. Rules may differ for land and air entry.

Your next step

Get your documents checked

Download the checklist, mark off what you have, then send your travel details to our team.

Start application

02 / Choose your route

Visa types

Fees shown are indicative service starting points.

Single or multiple entry

Tourist Visa

For holidays, sightseeing and visiting friends or family.

Processing

5-10 working days

Fee from

INR 2,200

Validity

Usually 60-90 days from issue

Stay

Up to 30-60 days per visit

View requirements

Leisure travel and short visits

  • Passport and photograph meeting Nepal specifications
  • Proof of purpose for the Tourist Visa
  • Financial and accommodation documents
  • Completed application and supporting documents
Single or multiple entry

Business Visa

For meetings, negotiations, trade events and commercial visits.

Processing

7-12 working days

Fee from

INR 4,000

Validity

Usually 90 days to 1 year

Stay

Up to 30-90 days per visit

View requirements

Business meetings and commercial activity without local employment

  • Passport and photograph meeting Nepal specifications
  • Proof of purpose for the Business Visa
  • Financial and accommodation documents
  • Completed application and supporting documents
Multiple entry

Student Visa

For students enrolled in an approved school, college or university.

Processing

10-20 working days

Fee from

INR 6,500

Validity

For the course duration

Stay

As approved by the institution

View requirements

Full-time study at a recognised institution

  • Passport and photograph meeting Nepal specifications
  • Proof of purpose for the Student Visa
  • Financial and accommodation documents
  • Completed application and supporting documents
Single entry

Transit Visa

For travellers passing through the country en route to another destination.

Processing

3-7 working days

Fee from

INR 1,600

Validity

Usually 15-30 days

Stay

24-96 hours

View requirements

Airport transit or a short stopover

  • Passport and photograph meeting Nepal specifications
  • Proof of purpose for the Transit Visa
  • Financial and accommodation documents
  • Completed application and supporting documents
Single or multiple entry

Medical Visa

For planned treatment at an approved hospital or medical provider.

Processing

7-15 working days

Fee from

INR 4,500

Validity

Usually 60-180 days

Stay

As approved for treatment

View requirements

Medical consultation, treatment and recovery

  • Passport and photograph meeting Nepal specifications
  • Proof of purpose for the Medical Visa
  • Financial and accommodation documents
  • Completed application and supporting documents

03 / Prepare well

Basic requirements

Original passport with sufficient validity

Recent passport-size photograph

Recent bank statement or financial proof

Confirmed or reserved flight itinerary

Hotel reservation or host address

Signed cover letter explaining the trip

Employment or business documents

04 / Your checklist

Documents to keep ready

Use the interactive checklist on this page or download a printable copy for your file.

Download PDF checklist

Application checklist

0 / 8 ready

05 / Passport

Passport requirements

Minimum validity

Valid for the duration of the proposed stay

Blank pages required

At least 1 blank page

Passport condition

Passport must be original and undamaged

06 / Photograph

Photograph requirements

Photo size

35 mm x 45 mm

Background

White background

Face percentage

Face should be unobstructed

Resolution

Clear recent colour photo

File size

Up to 2 MB

Format

JPEG

07 / Official details

Embassy and consulate

Embassy address

Embassy of Nepal
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001

Consulate address

Consulate General of Nepal
1, National Library Avenue, Alipore, Kolkata 700027

Working hours

Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM

Contact information

Phone: +91 11 2347 6200
Email: eon.delhi@mofa.gov.np

08 / Start your application

Apply for your Nepal visa

Share your details and our visa team will contact you with the next steps.

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